VDOT is rebuilding public confidence with improved performance. From the Daily Press’ Hugh Lessig:
RICHMOND – Several years ago, the Virginia Department of Transportation faced withering criticism for its poor forecasting, cost overruns and inability to meet deadlines.
According to the latest data, times have changed.VDOT announced Thursday that it met or exceeded its on-time and on-budget goals for projects in fiscal year 2007, which ended in June. It is the best performance in the agency’s history.
Overall, VDOT completed 90 percent of its construction projects on deadline and on budget for fiscal year 2007. Its goal for deadlines was 70 percent and its budget goal was 80 percent.